5 Gems of Australia
Australia is the largest country in Oceania and the world’s 6th largest country by total area. It is also the oldest, flattest and driest inhabited continent. You have deserts in the centre, tropical rainforests, mountain ranges, and kilometers and kilometers of beaches.
While most of the well known landmarks like Uluru, Sydney Opera House, and Great Barrier Reef land on everyone’s must see list, Australia has hidden gems that are as as iconic as well.
Check out these 5 Gems of Australia
Crystal Shower Falls, Dorrigo National Park, NSW
Near Coffs Harbour, is Dorrigo National Park. It’s a lush rainforest with spectacular views and a chance to go behind a waterfall. The grade 2 hike to the waterfall includes a suspension bridge and a rocky cavern for exploration.
Blue Lake Mount Gambier, SA
Located near Mount Gambier, Blue Lake is one of four crater lakes on Mount Gambier maar. During April to November, the lake is a a cold steel gray, but once summer hits, the waters turn a brilliant cobalt blue.
Mount Kaputar National Park, NSW
While Mount Kaputar might not be a hidden gem, the fauna of Mount Kaputar is what is the true shining star of the park, especially the giant pink slug! These neon pink slugs can be found at the top of an extinct volcano and can grow to 20cm in length. Check out photos from National Georgraphic HERE.
William Ricketts Sanctuary, VIC
Hidden away in Mt Dandenong is William Ricketts Sanctuary, home to sculptures that embrace the spirituality of the Aboriginals. Mr Ricketts created over 90 sculptures that are carved into the rocks and trees that allow one to reflect and replenish.
Gnomesville, WA
Located on a roundabout on Wellington Mill Road and Ferguson Road and is home to over 7,000 gnomes. While no one knows the story of how Gnomesville came to be, it continues to grow each year.
What is your favourite “unknown” of Australia? Leave a comment below.
